Maddy Horn

American speed skater (1911-1971)

Madeline “Maddy” Horn (June 10, 1911 – July 2, 1971) was an American long track speed skater in the 1930s.[1]

She became during her career North American outdoor and indoor Champion. She also became national outdoor and indoor champion, winning the indoor and outdoor all around championships four times each.

She represented her nation at the 1938 World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women, where she finished second in the 500m and 1000m.[2][3] She also competed in other international competitions, winning several races in Norway. She won 65 of her last 69 races. Horn set the 220 record in 20.2 seconds.[4]

She was inducted into the National Speedskating Hall of Fame on May 14, 1966 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[5]

She trained in other sports, such as softball.[6]

References change

  1. "Maddy Horn (1911-1971)".
  2. "MADELINE "MADDY" HORN".
  3. "NORWEGIAN SKATER WINS; Miss Nilsen Defeats Miss Horn, U. S., in 1,000-Meter Test".
  4. "Madeline "Maddy" Horn, 1998 Outstanding Alumnus" (PDF).
  5. "US Speedskating About Madeline "Maddy" Horn".
  6. "'There's no crying!'".